CELPIP Listening Practice

Test Instructions

On the official test, once you leave a page, you cannot go back to change your answers. However, in this test, you can.
This Listening Test by Modentum is identical in format to the official test except that the official test may be slightly longer as it might contain additional questions included for research and development purposes.

Listening to Problem Solving

You will hear a conversation in 3 sections. In teal test you will hear each section only once.
After each section, you will hear 2 or 3 questions. In teal test you will hear the questions only once.
Choose the best answer to each question.

Click Next to start the test.

Instructions:

You will hear a conversation between a man and a woman (staff) regarding his appointment at a clinic

🔊 Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once.

It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 1 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

He wants to book a new appointment
His appointment is missing from the system
He wants to cancel his check-up
He wants to reschedule his visit.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 2 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

Today
Yesterday
Three days ago
Last week

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 3 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

9:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM

🔔 You will hear the next section shortly.

Preparation Time

10

🔊 Listen to the conversation. You will hear the conversation only once.

It is about 1 to 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 4 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

As a walk-in visit
As a phone consultation
As a cancelled appointment
Under another person’s name

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 5 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

He is travelling later today
He is switching doctors
He has another appointment
He forgot about his booking

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 6 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

Rescheduling for next week
Asking him to wait until evening
Offering another doctor’s available slot
Cancelling and refunding the visit

🔔 You will hear the next section shortly.

Preparation Time

10

🔊 You will hear the conversation only once.

This section is about 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 7 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

Pay an additional fee
Fill out a medical history form
Bring a lab report
Speak to his original doctor

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 8 of 8

Choose the best answer to each question:

His ID
His insurance card
A printed confirmation
A referral letter

Listening to a Daily Life Conversation

You will hear a conversation followed by 5 questions.
Listen to each question only. You will hear the questions only once.
Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:

Conversation between two coworkers, who are discussing a parking lot closure.

🔊 You will hear the conversation only once.

This section is about 1.5 to 2 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 1 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

It is being resurfaced
It is being repainted
A festival will be held there
Maintenance workers are on strike

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 2 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

One day
Three days
Five days
Until the end of the month

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 3 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

His car needs repairs
His bus takes a long time
He doesn’t like walking
The weather is too cold

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 4 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

The food was bad
They had to wait a long time for drinks
He didn’t enjoy the restaurant
Ria arrived very late

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 5 of 5

Choose the best answer to each question:

Carpool with coworkers
Use the temporary parking lot
Start working from home
Take the bus instead

Listening for Information

You will hear a conversation followed by 6 questions.
Listen to each question only. You will hear the questions only once.
Choose the best answer to each question.

Instructions:

A radio show host is interviewing a local community volunteer about a neighborhood recycling program.

🔊 You will hear the conversation only once.

This section is about 2 to 2.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 1 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

A city announcement
Too much recyclable waste in her building
A request from coworkers
A school project

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 2 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

Free recycling bags
Mandatory rules
Workshops and monthly updates
Door-to-door checks

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 3 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

Cleaning services
Paid helpers
Storage space and city coordination
A new parking area

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 4 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

Four
Six
Eight
Twelve

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 5 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

Residents exchange items
People submit project ideas
Large items like electronics are dropped off
Volunteers clean the park

Time remaining: 30 seconds

Listen to the question. You will hear it only once.

Question 6 of 6

Choose the best answer to each question:

A recycling competition
A craft station for kids
Free bike repair
A walking cleanup tour

Listening to a News Item

You will hear a news item once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.
Then 5 questions will appear.
Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:

You will hear a news item about a historic building renovation.

Listen to the following news item. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 240 seconds

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

The news item is mainly about
The first part of the park to reopen will be
While repairs continue, families are being asked to
The total estimated restoration cost is
Weather experts have warned residents that

Listening to a Discussion

You will hear a Discussion once. Then 8 questions will appear.
Choose the best way to answer each question.

Instructions:

Three coworkers are discussing plans for their company’s upcoming Employee Wellness Day event.

Listen to the following discussion. You will hear the news item only once. It is about 1.5 minutes long.

Time remaining: 240 seconds

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

What initial issue does Amit mention?
According to Riya, what major problem exists in their content?
What technical concern does Tim highlight?
Why does Amit want to highlight student success stories?
What platform does Riya say they are underusing?
Why does Amit oppose running ads immediately?
What new idea does Riya propose?
Which item is not part of Amit’s plan?

Listening for Viewpoints

You will hear a report once. It is about 3 minutes long.
Then 6 questions will appear.
Choose the best way to answer each question from the drop-down menu.

Instructions:

A radio reporter presents a segment about the city’s proposal to introduce “Car-Free Sundays” downtown, including viewpoints from different people.

Listen to the following report. You will hear the report only once. It is about 3 minutes long.

Time remaining: 240 seconds

Choose the best way to complete each statement from the drop-down menu.

What is the main purpose of the “Car-Free Sundays” proposal?
Why does bakery owner Linda Evans support the plan?
What is taxi driver David Chen’s main concern?
What does Dr. Jasmine Patel suggest the city must do?
According to the report, how have similar programs performed elsewhere?
When is the city council expected to vote on the proposal?

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